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Recognition of the professional qualification of interpreter and translator for the justice system, obtained in a third country – settlement in Romania*
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Purpose of the procedure: The procedure is intended for the recognition of the professional qualification of interpreter and translator in the field of legal sciences, obtained in a third country, as well as for registration with the Ministry of Justice, for the provision, under establishment regime in Romania (host country), of translation and interpretation services at the request of the Superior Council of Magistracy, Ministry of Justice, Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, National Anticorruption Directorate, criminal investigation bodies, courts, notary public offices, lawyers, and judicial executors.
For the recognition of the professional qualification in Romania, the applicant must prove:
a) obtaining the professional qualification of interpreter and translator in the field of legal sciences in a third country;
b) recognition by another member state of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) or in the Swiss Confederation (CH) of the professional qualification obtained in the territory of the third country;
c) obtaining at least 3 years of professional experience in the profession in the member state referred to in letter b) and its certification by that state.
Beneficiaries of the procedure: citizens of a member state of the European Union or belonging to the European Economic Area or of the Swiss Confederation who wish to practice as an authorized interpreter and translator in Romania, under establishment regime, and who prove that they meet the above requirements.
Submitting an application
- electronic means
- via email, to interpret-traducator-autorizat@just.ro
- via the Single Electronic Contact Point platform
- via post/courier (it is not necessary to indicate a contact person);
- in person/through a delegated person (it is not necessary to present a power of attorney) - at the Ministry of Justice registry office.
Document submission schedule: http://www.just.ro/contact/
Procedure steps
I. Verification of compliance with the legal requirements, based on the documents submitted by the applicant
II. If applicable, completion of the documentation attached to the recognition request
III. Communication of the response to the submitted application
Documents issued in a third country
Official documents issued in a third country must be apostilled or, as the case may be, superlegalized, except in cases where the requirement has been eliminated by international conventions. More information here: https://cnred.edu.ro/ro/lista-statelor-pentru-care-se-solicit%C4%83-apostilarea-sau-supralegalizarea.
Translation of official documents issued abroad
Official documents issued abroad are submitted as photocopies and will be accompanied by a translation, without the need for legalization.
If, according to the requirements below, legalization of the translation is also necessary, the translation shall be done by an interpreter and translator authorized in Romania, whose signature is legalized by a public notary or by the diplomatic mission or consular office of Romania abroad. Translations performed by official translators from other EU member states, EEA states, or the Swiss Confederation are also accepted.
If the document issued in an EU member state refers to birth, marriage, domicile, residence, or criminal record, the translation is replaced by the multilingual standard form for translation assistance, issued according to Regulation (EU) no. 2016/1191. More information here: http://depabd.mai.gov.ro/Regulament_1191_2016/Informare_Regulament_1191.pdf.
Fee
For processing the application, a judicial stamp duty of 100 lei must be paid.
The judicial stamp duty is paid to the local budget account of the administrative-territorial unit in Romania where the applicant has domicile/residence (city hall). If the applicant has neither domicile nor residence in Romania, the fee is paid to the account of the City Hall of Sector 5, Bucharest. To find out the account where payment should be made, you may contact the competent Local Taxes and Duties Directorate.
Payment may be made in cash / by transfer / online (including on www.ghiseul.ro), at the City Hall, banking units, CEC, State Treasury, or at Romanian Post, but only to the local budget account of the above-mentioned city hall.
The receipt must bear the mention “judicial stamp duty recognition of interpreter and translator qualification”.
The judicial stamp duty is not refunded if, following the verification of the application and the supporting documents attached, the conditions for recognition of the professional qualification are not met.
Entitled persons
Regulated professions
The profession of authorized interpreter and translator is a regulated profession within the meaning of Law no. 200/2004 regarding the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania, with subsequent amendments and additions, being provided in letter B, position 148.*
Required documents
Denumire
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Tip document
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2. Identity document*
Descarcă
The applicant who is established in Romania will submit: identity card / registration certificate / permanent residence card. The applicant who is not established in Romania will submit: foreign identity document / passport. -photocopy and, if applicable, the multilingual standard form (additional information here) or, as the case may be, translation-*
3. Proof of name change (only if there are differences, regarding the holder's name, between the identity document and the other documents)*
Descarcă
-photocopy and, if applicable, the multilingual standard form (additional information here: http://depabd.mai.gov.ro/Regulament_1191_2016/Informare_Regulament_1191.pdf) or translation-*
4. Training title*
Descarcă
The training title within the meaning of art. 51 para. (3) of Law no. 200/2004, issued by the third country and recognized by an EU, EEA, or CH member state - photocopy and legalized translation -*
5. Document(s) certifying the recognition of the qualification title issued by the third country and the 3 years of professional experience gained in the country that carried out the recognition of the qualification title*
Descarcă
The documents are issued by the competent authority of the EU, EEA or CH member state and certify the following aspects: a) the recognition by the respective state, member of the EU, EEA or CH, of the professional qualification obtained in the third country; b) at least 3 years of professional experience acquired in the territory of the member state that recognized the qualification from the third country. - photocopy and certified translation -*
6. Proof of knowledge of the Romanian language (the requirement applies only in situations where Romanian is not among the foreign languages for which professional qualification has been obtained)*
Descarcă
Proof of knowledge of the Romanian language is provided with documents showing that the applicant has completed a form of education in Romanian or with language competence certificates. - photocopy and, if applicable, notarized translation -*
7. Aptitude certificate issued in Romania by the physician specialized in occupational medicine / medical certificate issued abroad*
Descarcă
From this document, it must result that the applicant is medically fit to carry out interpreting and translating activities. -photocopy and, if applicable, notarized translation-*
8. Receipt showing the payment of the "judicial stamp fee for recognition of interpreter and translator qualification"*
Descarcă
The judicial stamp fee is to be paid into the local budget account of the administrative-territorial unit in Romania where the applicant has their domicile/residence (mayor’s office). If the applicant has neither domicile nor residence in Romania, the fee is paid into the account of the Sector 5 City Hall, Bucharest. To find out the account for payment, you may contact the competent Directorate for Local Taxes and Duties. Payment can be made in cash / by bank transfer / online (including at www.ghiseul.ro), at the City Hall, banking units, CEC, State Treasury, or at the Romanian Post Office, but only into the local budget account of the above-mentioned city hall. The receipt must bear the mention "judicial stamp fee for recognition of qualification as interpreter and translator." - photocopy or proof of payment through the National Payment System (at www.ghiseul.ro – .pdf file generated by the system) -*
9. Document showing the absence of criminal record*
Descarcă
It is requested by the Ministry of Justice based on the consent expressed by the applicant through the application from point 1. We kindly ask you to also sign the first page of the application.*
1. Request for recognition of professional qualification*
Descarcă
- scanned document, dated and previously signed / predefined form signed electronically -*
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Deadlines
Resolution time:
90
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
15
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
15
Calendar days
Legislation
Appeal routes
The decision regarding the refusal to recognize the professional qualification of interpreter and translator for the justice system and the registration with the Ministry of Justice can be challenged with an administrative litigation request, submitted to the competent court, according to the law.
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Last updated:
24 September 2026
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Ministry of Justice*
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